All is quickly forgiven in the face of friendship. I was glad they could make the effort, however needless, to part worlds on no note of regret, for they will surely survive their first major battle. I can’t even imagine the fear that must have taken hold!

Bravo on the tense, action-packed battle scene.

These two seem so completely far-removed from any pretense of slash…a heterosexual friendship between males portrayed realistically, sensitively, without the over-blown macho stereotype. That, I think, is the part you have written and expressed in the portrayal of Celebrin and Alphindil most successfully. That appeals to me. It is a rare talent to present characters, especially two male characters, who have a healthy and strong bond of friendship without morphing them into the slash factor. This gives your story an appeal to more people, I think. People will read into it what they will, as they may, but for those who wish to not read in certain directions, will thank you.

Like the bit where they are smoking, a nice representation of a social, sometimes universal, custom among some cultures and people. I like to see elves smoking…as far as I know, there is nothing that specifically contridicts it and if you compare it to merry-making and wine, their use of herbs in healing, food and drink consumption, etc…I think it could well be applied with no contridiction. However, as I said, elves aren’t my specialty. I haven’t delved into the deep history of those who have read the complete books of the History of Middle-earth series or even all of Unfinished Tales or any other supplemental books that exist outside the Silm, LOR and the Hobbit. ;-D

I have always been fascinated by Amdir and am joyful to have a nice little sampling of him in your story! Many thanks!

A nice rally speech from Gil-galad!

In summary, I like this entertaining and inspiring tale from the depths of insecurity to the joyful song of reunion and loyalty. I see this as an inspired work of a strong friendship and bond between two unlikely comrades.

Can't wait to see how you write what is coming up next!

The stretch of an elve’s memory is far-reaching and the lessons learned a brand upon their soul, yet, for survival, for fellowship, for honor and loyalty, they repeat the same events in different eras, as do men.

The friction between the two friends, Alphindil and Celebrin feels very real, very tense - a presentation well done on your part! Isn’t this a universal struggle too? The friend who is suppose to understands you most would allow themselves to begrudge you something that tears you in two halves?

…and then, finally, the truth becomes known as fear out of concern and potential loss.

Not only is your imagery well placed, but you continue to develop the relationships, through the dialogue and actions of your characters as they interact with one another. The kindred bond between Alphindil and Celebrin is subtle, yet clear while the way Celebrin muses about the major plotlines occuring in the story believable. Just because they are of elvish kind does not necessarily mean they are telepathic or psycic! ;-) LOL. You show their wonderings and thoughts realistically as I would picture elves doing.

“The sun sets over the widened ocean revealing the stars of a different land yet not unknown to they who walk immortally upon the earth, for they were born before the moon and sun took flight.”

It has been too long since I have gotten a quality oppourtunity to continue reading this and this opening line is a warm welcome back.

Your words put a timeless element, a clear meaning of immortality, in expression of these elves from your spectaculare imagery of their timeless journies across the land. Their perceptions of that which moves with rapid progress still, when you describe it and set the imagery, still seem slow and clearly understood.

just remembered when i read this one the computer was being a spaz and wouldn't let me review: all good except i thought celebrimbor made the evenstar...i cant remember ... meh tis no biggie though at all!

*wah* *sniffle* *wah* aww that was so moving! very lovely end...and you must continue! (and of course you're going to anyway!) As always in each chapter your writing style has been lovely; not too descriptive, not under descriptive and very alike to how tolky did it. mwhahaha now alphy is out of the picture..celebrin very single and available hehehe *grabs him* hehe...will there be a love interest in sequels?...hope so hehe.

aw cutsey endy bit to chapter with the 'you taught me' v.nice installment. more more more! ek now ive got that blimmin song in my head *curses*

lovely as usual..."I want to go home" aw that whole little bit was lovely! nice family history section too...there was something else in chapter 25 i had to say i thought was great too...but i forgot :\ well all of its good anyhoo so gimme more!

“Where the earth-womb is.

aw *bites fingernails* oh noo! more more more!

YAY! he didnt die! *dances* i thought he had done *phew* more!

wah! *cries* very moving...poor alphy :'( lovely written

woah hope this isnt going to take a turn for the worse! hints of foreshadowing at the end...but that could be me! looking forward to next installment

wow, action packed here. would the elves be smoking though?

interesting how you work mr treebeardy into this as well! such a character range!